MUNICH, GERMANY, Sept. 18 (Xinhua) -- Germany's Oktoberfest, the largest folk festival in Germany, started Saturday in Munich, Bavaria, after a two-year COVID-induced break.
Covering an area of 34.5 hectares, the festival is expected to receive millions of visitors from all over the world with special Oktoberfest beers and hearty specialties like fried sausages and pork knuckles.
The first Oktoberfest took place in 1810. There have only been 26 cancellations in its long history, mostly due to wars and pandemics.
The festival will last until Oct. 3.
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